Panasonic DVD-RP82 warranty Disc information

Disc information

∫Discs that can be played

Disc type	Logo		Indication in these
			operating instructions
DVD-RAM			[RAM]
			Shown as "DVD-VR" on the
			display
DVD-Audio			[DVD-A]
DVD-Video
			[DVD-V]
DVD-R
Video CD			[VCD]
CD			[CD]
			Including CD-R/RW
		—	[WMA]
			≥Discs recorded with WMA
			≥For U.S.A. and Canada only
		—	[MP3]
			Discs recorded with MP3

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

∫Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be played)§, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

§For U.S.A. and Canada only

∫ DVDs that can be played

You can play discs with these symbols.

∫Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫Video systems

(For Asia, Australia and N.Z. only)

≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the system used on the disc.

≥PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

≥This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (➡ page 21, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

≥When playing PAL discs, the output will automatically be interlace (576I).

∫DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them.

Type	≥Non-cartridge discs
	≥Discs that can be removed from their cartridges
	(TYPE 2 and 4)
Capacity	≥12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-
	sided)
	≥8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Recording	Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video
format	cameras, personal computers, etc., using Version 1.1 of
	the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording
	standard).

≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc carefully.

TYPE 2 or 4 disc Non-cartridge disc

≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.

[Note]

It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional accessory (part number LF-K200DCA1).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Getting started

∫CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD-DA (digital audio) or video CD and finalized§.

∫DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

RQT6549

§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

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